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China via Huawei threatens control of global Internet, posing ‘existential’ security threat

By Geostrategy Editor on October 13, 2026   INSIDE CHINA, TOP STORY  

China via Huawei threatens control of global Internet, posing ‘existential’ security threat

Geostrategy-Direct, October 13, 2026 In 2000, the Chinese government, through telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies, controlled 2% of the global telecommunications infrastructure. Today, China controls over 50%. Projecting outward, by (more…)

The Trump Administration has not forgotten China’s expanding nuclear threat

By Geostrategy Editor on October 13, 2026   BACKGROUNDER, Featured  

The Trump Administration has not forgotten China’s expanding nuclear threat

Geostrategy-Direct, October 13, 2026 For all the happy talk about U.S.-China relations after the recent summit in Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump continues to engage in confidential talks and (more…)

U.S. ambassador to China clarifies: Trump has not wavered on arms sales to Taiwan

By Geostrategy Editor on October 13, 2026   TECHNOLOGY WARS  

U.S. ambassador to China clarifies: Trump has not wavered on arms sales to Taiwan

Geostrategy-Direct, October 13, 2026 A statement without context by U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue ended up focusing attention on a critical but underreported aspect of last month’s summit (more…)

Showdown at the Panama Canal; CCP fights to maintain control over ports

By Geostrategy Editor on October 13, 2026   DOSSIER  

Showdown at the Panama Canal; CCP fights to maintain control over ports

Dossier: Panama Canal  Geostrategy-Direct, October 13, 2026 The geopolitical battle between the United States and China over the strategic Panama Canal and control of its ports is far from (more…)

U.S. forces space war clash at UN as BAE Systems reveals combat-capable ‘Ascent’ satellite

By Geostrategy Editor on October 13, 2026   SPACE  

U.S. forces space war clash at UN as BAE Systems reveals combat-capable ‘Ascent’ satellite

Geostrategy-Direct, October 13, 2026 By Richard Fisher On Sept. 14, U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told the annual conference of the U.S. Air and Space Association: “Today, we (more…)

North Korea shows off HGV warhead similar to China’s YKJ-1000, signals MIRV capability

By Geostrategy Editor on October 13, 2026   EAST ASIA REPORT  

North Korea shows off HGV warhead similar to China’s YKJ-1000, signals MIRV capability

Geostrategy-Direct, October 13, 2026 By Richard Fisher On Oct. 11, 2026, a museum opening gave North Korea the opportunity to hint strongly that its new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (more…)

Houthi strikes at Riyadh Airport highlights Saudis’ complex strategic crisis

By Geostrategy Editor on October 13, 2026   FOCUS ON TERRORISM  

Houthi strikes at Riyadh Airport highlights Saudis’ complex strategic crisis

Geostrategy-Direct, October 13, 2026 A devastating series of Houthi missile and drone strikes targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh have exposed a profound strategic and military crisis for (more…)

Analysis: Iran is fortifying nuclear sites, rebuilding missile arsenal, preparing for war

By Geostrategy Editor on October 13, 2026   INSIDE IRAN  

Analysis: Iran is fortifying nuclear sites, rebuilding missile arsenal, preparing for war

Geostrategy-Direct, October 13, 2026 Iran is not behaving like a defeated regime. Satellite imagery analyzed by the Institute for Science and International Security and media outlets shows ongoing work (more…)

Kim Jong-Un showcases weapons buildup; North Korea claims missile test success

By Geostrategy Editor on October 13, 2026   INSIDE NORTH KOREA  

Kim Jong-Un showcases weapons buildup; North Korea claims missile test success

Geostrategy-Direct, October 13, 2026 North Korea’s state media opened the week with special reports on its new weapons museum and an Oct. 12 missile test deemed ‘important.’ An Oct. (more…)

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